Software Engineer (Automation - Playwright)

About the role

Software Engineer Automation Test Engineer- Playwright, Chennai. We are seeking a skilled and passionate Mid-Level Test Automation Engineer with 5+ years of experience specializing in Playwright to join our product-based engineering team. In this role, you will ensure the quality, stability, and performance of our software products through strong automation practices and close collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, define, and implement the overall testing strategy for projects.
• Develop, maintain, and document test plans, test cases, test procedures, and scripts.
• Perform product-level integration testing and ensure system stability.
• Implement, execute, and debug automated test scripts using modern tools and frameworks.
• Perform manual testing covering complete functional validation prior to automation.
• Collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and stakeholders to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Identify defects, technical problems, and provide solutions including fixes and optimizations.
• Continuously improve development and release processes through automation and best practices.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend new tools, technologies, and best practices for QA and automation.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship, including code reviews, documentation, and testing practices.
• Write maintainable, scalable, and high-quality code (primarily in JavaScript/TypeScript for Playwright; familiarity with Java/Python is a plus).
• Ensure end-to-end product quality in a product-based organization environment.
• Strong hands-on experience with Playwright automation framework (JavaScript/TypeScript preferred).
• Solid understanding of software testing principles (functional, regression, integration testing).
• In-depth knowledge of QA processes, testing lifecycle, and automation strategies.
• Experience working in a product-based organization with a focus on delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Solid understanding of software testing principles, methodologies, lifecycle, and best practices.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with development teams and product leads.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong expertise in testing all layers of web applications, including frontend, services (API), and backend systems.
• Excellent English communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and quick learning ability with new technologies.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.
• Proficiency with Git and Git-based workflows.
• Strong understanding of REST, HTTPS, SOAP, and JSON-based services.

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